Final Paper (30pts.) Due Nov. 29 _____________________________________________________________ Requirements: Choose from one of the two essay topics listed below to compose a 4 to 6 page final research paper. Keep in mind that this is a formal academic essay; therefore, your essay must have a clear thesis statement, supporting claims, and substantial evidence from the assigned course readings and from your general experience in AFAM190. This assignment is due in class on Nov. 29, no exceptions. 1) The African American experience has been a paradox of incredible triumph in the face of tremendous human tragedy and adversity. Based on your understanding of the American experience, craft a short essay in support of this statement.* 2) Write a paper on any aspect of the African American experience covered in class and relate it to a current event found in a reliable media source or a personal experience that comes from your narratives at the beginning of the semester. The purpose of this assignment is to enable you to interpret themes, ideas, and patterns essential to understanding the African American experience and apply them to an informed discussion of a contemporary issue or personal experience. ** Your essay should   * be well organized around the thesis statement provided and reflect a sustained and informed engagement with the course materials (readings, lectures, discussions, and films). Be sure to support your main claims with clear and specific examples from the course readings, lectures, discussions, and films   ** include a clear and concise thesis statement and reflect a sustained and informed engagement with the course materials (readings, lectures, discussions, and films). Be sure to support your main claims with clear and specific examples from the course readings, lectures, discussions, and films Additional Expectations: Before submitting your final paper, be sure to • include a Works Cited page, using either the Chicago, MLA, or APA style of citation. Examples of each are available on the Blackboard Course Site • proofread your essay carefully and revise, if necessary, to avoid grammatical and mechanical errors   W2 Discussion "Topic Selection" Professional Strategies Topic Selection Please post the topic you plan to explore. Include why you selected it and how it impacts your profession. Your submission should be at least 250 words after which you must comment to at least two of your peers. At the end of the discussion, you will be asked to craft a 150 word reflection on what you have learned through this conversation and post it to the Weekly Reflection Journal. The more active you are in this part of the discussion, the more you will have to draw from in your reflection, so get involved, be active, help out your classmates when they need it, and, most of all, enjoy the conversation. W2 Assignment "Research Proposal" Professional Strategies Research Proposal Using th ...

1. Final Paper (30pts.) Due Nov. 29
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________
Requirements: Choose from one of the two essay topics listed
below to compose a 4 to 6
page final research paper. Keep in mind that this is a formal
academic essay; therefore,
your essay must have a clear thesis statement, supporting
claims, and substantial evidence
from the assigned course readings and from your general
experience in AFAM190.
This assignment is due in class on Nov. 29, no exceptions.
1) The African American experience has been a paradox of
incredible triumph in the
face of tremendous human tragedy and adversity. Based on your
understanding of
the American experience, craft a short essay in support of this
statement.*
2) Write a paper on any aspect of the African American
experience covered in class
and relate it to a current event found in a reliable media source
or a personal
experience that comes from your narratives at the beginning of
the semester. The
purpose of this assignment is to enable you to interpret themes,
ideas, and patterns
essential to understanding the African American experience and
apply them to an

2. informed discussion of a contemporary issue or personal
experience. **
Your essay should
* be well organized around the thesis statement provided and
reflect a sustained
and informed engagement with the course materials (readings,
lectures,
discussions, and films). Be sure to support your main claims
with clear and specific
examples from the course readings, lectures, discussions, and
films
** include a clear and concise thesis statement and reflect a
sustained and
informed engagement with the course materials (readings,
lectures, discussions,
and films). Be sure to support your main claims with clear and
specific examples
from the course readings, lectures, discussions, and films
Additional Expectations: Before submitting your final paper, be
sure to
• include a Works Cited page, using either the Chicago, MLA,
or APA style of
citation. Examples of each are available on the Blackboard
Course Site
• proofread your essay carefully and revise, if necessary, to
avoid grammatical and

3. mechanical errors
W2 Discussion "Topic Selection"
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Topic Selection
Please post the topic you plan to explore. Include why you
selected it and how it impacts your profession.
Your submission should be at least 250 words after which you
must comment to at least two of your peers.
At the end of the discussion, you will be asked to craft a 150
word reflection on what you have learned through this
conversation and post it to the Weekly Reflection Journal. The
more active you are in this part of the discussion, the more you
will have to draw from in your reflection, so get involved, be
active, help out your classmates when they need it, and, most of
all, enjoy the conversation.
W2 Assignment "Research Proposal"
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Research Proposal
Using the checklist provided on pages 47 and 48 of the text,
please prepare and post a document explaining your proposed
research project. Answer questions 1-4 on the checklist, and
explain your choices.
In addition, you may want to review the following documents:
· Conceptualizing the Paper
· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric
· Requirements for the Final Course Paper
· W3 Discussion "Discipline Areas"
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Discipline Areas (Bodies of Knowledge)
The following topic(s) will demonstrate what the discussion is

4. about, but feel free to branch off or expand on the topics. At the
end of the discussion, you will be asked to craft a 150 word
reflection on what you have learned through this conversation
and post it to the Weekly Reflection Journal. The more active
you are in this part of the discussion, the more you will have to
draw from in your reflection, so get involved, be active, help
out your classmates when they need it, and, most of all, enjoy
the conversation.
Your research paper must address a profession-related issue
from at least two discipline perspectives. Please discuss the
following questions about your proposed project:
1. How do the two areas you have selected relate to the issue?
2. How do they appear to overlap?
3. What challenges have you encountered so far in finding
information relevant to your topic and how will you address
those challenges? After you have posted your discussion, please
comment to at least two of your peers.
· W3 Assignment "Article Evaluation Checklist and Mind-
Mapping"
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Article Evaluation Checklist and Mind-Mapping
Complete the Evaluation of a Research Article Checklist (pp.
65-66 of the text) and then draw a mind map (p. 61 of the text).
Prepare a summary narrative of what you discovered and
include both worksheets (mind map and article checklist) with
it.
Submit these as a single document to the assignment drop box.
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5. Outline and Annotated Bibliography
Using your project proposal as a guide, develop an outline for
your course paper and attach an annotated bibliography of a
minimum of six (6) peer-reviewed resources. When you have
completed your work, submit it to the drop box as a single
document. Please refer to the following guidelines to help you
shape your work:
Outline
Your outline should include the following:
· A brief introduction identifying your topic area, a working
thesis statement, and a clearly defined statement on the position
you are taking in this project
· A brief outline of each subpoint you will make to support your
thesis statement (each subpoint you make will eventually
become a body paragraph or two in your paper—you should
plan to make several subpoints throughout your paper)
· A brief statement referring to how you might conclude your
paper
You should expect to alter and define your position as you craft
your paper, but you should use your outline to help you stay on
track throughout the research and writing process.
Annotated Bibliography
Your annotated bibliography should include a full, APA-style
citation followed by a brief annotation of at least six (6) peer-
reviewed resources.
Each of your annotations should do the following:
· Identify the name of the source and the author(s)
· Summarize the main point(s) the author(s) makes and any
relevant supporting subpoints
· Include a statement referring to the quality of the source (is it
effective?) and how you might use it in your research project to
support your position.

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First Draft
This week, you will be posting the first draft of your course
paper. While you should consider this draft to be a work in
progress, you should take great effort in preparing the best draft
you can create. The more complete your work, the better
comments you will receive, and these comments will help you
craft a much more effective course paper. Make sure you follow
APA guidelines for formatting and citations, and refer to the
following criteria to construct your draft.
Please take the time to review the following documents to make
sure the final version of your paper aligns to these
requirements.
· Conceptualizing the Paper
· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric
In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below
to ensure you craft your paper in a way that will cover
everything.
Requirements of the Paper
· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range
anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).
· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the
paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed
library resources.
· Your paper must combine information from two different
disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one
class in during your college career.
· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of
the APA Publication Style Guide.
· All information drawn from external sources must be cited
properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references
page.
Paper Rubric
· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length,

7. resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)
· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting,
citations, conventions, etc.)
· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics
· 50% of the grade – Content
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Second Draft of the Paper
Using feedback received to date from your professor, fellow
classmates, and anyone else with whom you have shared your
work, revise your paper and post the second draft to this week’s
drop box (use the tips from this week’s lecture to ensure you are
revising and not simply proofreading).
You should continue to consider this draft as a work in
progress, but your paper should include clear, substantial
improvements from the first draft you submitted last week.
Please note, your grade this week relies on improvements you
have made to your first draft. Do not simply turn in the draft
you submitted last week, as that cannot be accepted for credit.
Additionally, make sure you take great effort in preparing the
best draft you can create. The more complete your work, the
better comments you will receive, and these comments will help
you craft a much more effective course paper.
Make sure you follow APA guidelines for formatting and
citations, and refer to the following criteria to construct your
draft.
Please take the time to review the following documents to make
sure the final version of your paper aligns to these
requirements.
· Conceptualizing the Paper
· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric
In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below
to ensure you craft your paper in a way that will cover
everything.
Requirements of the Paper
· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range

8. anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).
· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the
paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed
library resources.
· Your paper must combine information from two different
disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one
class in during your college career.
· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of
the APA Publication Style Guide.
· All information drawn from external sources must be cited
properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references
page.
Paper Rubric
· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length,
resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)
· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting,
citations, conventions, etc.)
· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics
· 50% of the grade – Content
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Final Project
Throughout the course, you have been working toward
completing this paper. This week, you will have the opportunity
to share the final result of your hard work with your professor.
Please take the time to review the following documents to make
sure your paper aligns to these requirements.
· Conceptualizing the Paper
· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric
In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below
to ensure you have covered everything. When you are satisfied
with your paper, submit it to this week’s drop box.
Requirements of the Paper
· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range
anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).
· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the
paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed

9. library resources.
· Your paper must combine information from two different
disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one
class in during your college career.
· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of
the APA Publication Style Guide.
· All information drawn from external sources must be cited
properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references
page.
Paper Rubric
· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length,
resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)
· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting,
citations, conventions, etc.)
· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics
· 50% of the grade – Content